Mongolian Prawn Noodles

Directions

  1. 1Take 400g frozen, cleaned, de-veined prawns.
  2. 2Add 2 tbsp cornflour, 1 tbsp sesame oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder to the prawns.
  3. 3Add ⅓ cup water and grind the mixture into a smooth paste, adding water in parts only if required.
  4. 4Transfer the prawn paste to a piping bag.
  5. 5Boil water in a deep pan.
  6. 6Once the water reaches a full boil, switch off the gas.
  7. 7Pipe the prawn paste into the hot water; the strands will set instantly.
  8. 8Once the prawn noodles float to the top, they are cooked; remove them gently.
  9. 9Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan for the sauce.
  10. 10Add chopped ginger, chopped green chillies, chopped garlic, and lots of dried red chillies to the hot oil.
  11. 11Add 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tsp red chilli powder, and 1 tsp black pepper powder to the pan.
  12. 12Cook the sauce for less than a minute.
  13. 13Add the prawn noodles to the sauce and toss well.
  14. 14Finish the dish with lots of spring onions.

Ingredients

  • 400 g frozen, cleaned, de-veined prawns
  • 2 tbsp cornflour
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • salt
  • pepper
  • garlic powder
  • 0.33 cup water
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • chopped ginger
  • chopped green chillies
  • chopped garlic
  • lots dried red chillies
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • lots spring onions

Equipment

piping bagdeep pan

Tips

  • Add water to the prawn paste in parts only if required, as prawn quality can vary.
  • Switch off the gas after the water reaches a full boil before piping the prawn paste.